The GOP is a strong supporter of the provision of the new immigration bill that would expand E-Verify, the controversial program that requires all employers to verify the legal status of potential hires with an enhanced electronic verification system.

But the GOP was staunchly against the background check provision in the gun legislation, presumably because it placed an undue burden on law-abiding American citizens' right to buy a gun.

Frankly, the GOP’s stance on background checks seems a tad hypocritical. Both bills would presumably place the same burden on law-abiding U.S. citizens.